Mount Sinai Health System joined the Government of Grenada on March 26 to mark the groundbreaking of a new general hospital under Project Polaris. The event marked a key milestone in ongoing efforts to improve and expand health care services for people in Grenada.
The new facility is intended to deliver modern, patient-centered care and reflects a shared commitment between Mount Sinai and local stakeholders to strengthen clinical capacity, expand access, and improve health outcomes through thoughtful design. The collaboration brings together expertise from both Mount Sinai and Grenadian partners.
“Today’s groundbreaking represents an important step forward in a deeply collaborative partnership,” said Jonathan Wetzel, FACHE, Executive Director, Mount Sinai International. “From the earliest stages of planning, our teams have worked closely with colleagues in Grenada to help shape a clinical model that reflects both international best practices and the unique needs of the community. We are proud to support this effort and to contribute to a vision centered on excellence in care.”
Mount Sinai experts have worked with local partners throughout planning phases on models for care delivery, workforce strategies, and operational plans designed to benefit both patients and staff. “Our teams are committed to translating shared goals into practical, sustainable solutions,” said Timothy Day, RN, Chief Operating Officer at Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Morningside, and the Mount Sinai Behavioral Health System. “By bringing together the deepest levels of clinical, operational, and administrative expertise from across the health system, we are helping to support the development of a facility that will serve the people of Grenada for generations to come. We look forward to continuing this important collaboration as Project Polaris moves from vision to reality.”
Project Polaris is described as a significant national investment by Grenada in healthcare infrastructure with long-term aims toward advancing equity and access. According to Ambassador Andrea St. Bernard: “Through Project Polaris, the Government of Grenada is making a transformative investment in modern healthcare infrastructure, advanced technology, and resilient systems to redefine care delivery in Grenada and the wider Caribbean,” she said. “With Mount Sinai as our strategic partner, we are embedding global standards, expertise, and training to deliver high-quality patient-centered care and improved health outcomes for all.”
Further information about Project Polaris can be found at https://www.mountsinai.org/about/international.
